Best Coffee In Bugis | 18 Cafés & Coffee Spots I Love

Some people plan their day around meals.

I plan mine around coffee.

When I first started wandering Bugis, I didn’t know where anything was. I just knew I needed a cup in my hand before the crowds on Bugis Street woke up. Over time, that small morning habit turned into a ritual. A familiar Starbucks when I needed Wi-Fi and a seat. A loud, sweet kopi when I wanted to feel like a local. A slow pour-over in a quiet café when I had nowhere else to be.

Bugis is full of coffee, but it’s spread out in a way that confuses first-timers. Some of the best cups hide inside malls. Others sit along Beach Road, Waterloo Street and Arab Street. A few are tucked into coffeeshops that open before the sun is fully up. And some of my favourite cafés serve coffee alongside pancakes, cakes and bakes that are worth the trip on their own.

So I’ve put everything together in one place. These are the 18 coffee spots and cafés in Bugis I keep going back to, from the Starbucks and Luckin outlets near the MRT to the specialty roasters, cosy cafés and old-school kopi stalls that make this neighbourhood feel like home. I’ve checked every one of them is open as of October 2026.

Coffee in Bugis, in a Nutshell

• Newest coffee spot: Luckin Coffee’s 100th Singapore store at Bugis Junction, opened in September 2026
• Earliest coffee near Bugis MRT: Fore Coffee at Bugis Junction, open from 7am
• Best specialty coffee: Elephant Grounds at Guoco Midtown and Kurasu on Waterloo Street
• Most creative coffee: Big Short Coffee on Beach Road
• Best halal café for coffee and bakes: Butter Studio or Paris Baguette at Bugis Junction
• Best place to work with a laptop: Starbucks Bugis+
• Best cheap kopi: YY Kafei Dian on Beach Road, where an iced kopi is about $2
• Prettiest café: Bloom & Boom on Level 7 of Bugis+

Quick Guide: Where to Get Coffee in Bugis

Coffee Near Bugis MRT

Let’s start with the easy ones. These coffee spots are right next to Bugis MRT, inside Bugis Junction and Bugis+. They’re not always the most exciting cups in the neighbourhood, but they’re the ones I use most on busy days.

1. Starbucks Bugis Junction & Starbucks Bugis+

I’ll be honest. Starbucks isn’t the most exciting coffee in Bugis.

But it’s the one I use most when I need to sit down, charge my phone and plan the rest of my day. There are two Starbucks outlets near Bugis MRT, and they feel surprisingly different.

Starbucks Bugis Junction sits on the ground floor of the mall, so it catches everyone coming in from the MRT, shoppers taking a break, and students settling in with laptops. I like it for a quick takeaway on my way to Bugis Street. If you need a seat, come before lunch or after 3pm, when the crowd thins out a little.

Starbucks Bugis+, just across the link bridge, feels calmer. It’s on Level 2, away from the busiest entrance, and it’s where I go when I want to read for half an hour without feeling rushed. It’s also handy before a movie at Golden Village.

My usual order is an iced latte or a cold brew. If it’s your first time in Singapore, look out for the local-inspired seasonal drinks, which change through the year.

Starbucks Bugis Junction: 200 Victoria Street, #01-106, Bugis Junction (daily 7:30am–10pm)
Starbucks Bugis+: 201 Victoria Street, #02-12/13, Bugis+ (daily 7:30am–9pm)
My tip: Order ahead on the Starbucks app to skip the lunchtime queue.

2. Luckin Coffee (Bugis Junction)

This is the newest name on my list, and it arrived with a party.

In September 2026, Luckin Coffee opened its 100th Singapore store at Bugis Junction. The space feels different from a typical grab-and-go counter. There are terracotta floor tiles, ceiling fans that remind me of an old shophouse, and banquette seating under a feature wall that spells out “SINGAPORE”, with a little Merlion as the S.

Luckin’s Coconut Latte and Little Butter Latte are its bestsellers, and both are sweet, creamy and very easy to drink. But here’s the part coffee lovers should know: this Bugis store serves two exclusive Gesha pour-overs, from Costa Rica and Colombia. That’s not something I expected from a chain, and it’s worth trying at least once.

Address: Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria Street
What to order: Coconut Latte, Little Butter Latte, or one of the Bugis-exclusive Gesha pour-overs
My tip: Download the Luckin app first. The in-app prices are much cheaper than walking up to the counter.

3. Fore Coffee (Bugis Junction)

Fore Coffee is the Indonesian coffee chain that has quietly become my early-morning saviour. It opens at 7am, which is earlier than almost anywhere else in Bugis Junction, and the drinks are fun without being silly.

The Iced Gula Aren Latte has that deep palm-sugar sweetness I love, and the Cranberry Americano is surprisingly refreshing when the humidity hits. If you’re more of a tea person, they do matcha drinks too.

It’s mostly a grab-and-go counter, so don’t expect to settle in for hours. But if you’re catching an early train or starting a Bugis Street shopping day, this is one of the fastest good coffees near Bugis MRT.

Address: 200 Victoria Street, #01-14/14A, Bugis Junction
Hours: Daily, 7am–10pm
What to order: Iced Gula Aren Latte ($6.50), Cranberry Americano ($6)

4. Paris Baguette Café (Bugis Junction)

When I’m meeting a friend at Bugis Junction and we both need coffee and something to eat, Paris Baguette is an easy choice. It’s a bakery café in the basement, with French-inspired pastries, cakes, sandwiches and salads alongside its own coffee and tea.

It’s also halal-certified, which makes it one of my go-to spots when I’m out with Muslim friends. I usually pick a croissant or a slice of cake, add a latte, and take a seat away from the mall crowds.

Address: 200 Victoria Street, #B1-24/25, Bugis Junction
Hours: Daily, 9am–10pm
What to order: A latte with a croissant or a slice of cake
Paris Baguette is halal-certified (certification is renewed yearly, so check in-store).

Specialty Coffee in Bugis

When I have time, I walk.

Just a few minutes from the mall crowds, along Beach Road, Waterloo Street and into Kampong Glam, the coffee gets slower, more careful and more personal. These are the places I go when coffee is the whole point of the trip.

5. Elephant Grounds (Guoco Midtown)

Elephant Grounds is a much-loved Hong Kong café that opened its first Singapore outlet here in January 2026, in the space where Mashi no Mashi used to be. Its coffee is brewed with beans from an award-winning farm in East Java and roasted locally, and you can taste the care in every cup.

I usually order a Long Black or, when I’m in a slow mood, the OG Blend Pour Over. The Americano Air is light and smooth, and the Bulletproof is there if you’re brave enough for butter in your coffee. Their croissants and cookies are baked fresh every day, so I rarely leave with just a drink.

There’s a pet-friendly outdoor seating area too. Every time I sit there, I think of Milo, who would have happily stretched out under the table while I took my time with my cup. It’s that kind of place.

Address: 124 Beach Road, Guoco Midtown
Hours: Daily, 8am–8pm
What to order: Long Black ($5+), OG Blend Pour Over ($8+), Latte ($6.50+)
Elephant Grounds is not halal-certified.

6. Kurasu (Waterloo Street)

Kurasu is a Kyoto coffee brand, and its Singapore flagship on Waterloo Street feels like a little piece of Japan in the middle of Bugis. The space is clean and minimalist, with light wood and nothing extra. It’s the kind of café where you instinctively lower your voice.

This is where I go when I want coffee that tastes clear and gentle rather than heavy. Their Iced Cold Brew is smooth and easy to drink, and the Hot White is a lovely, balanced milk coffee. If you’re not in a coffee mood, their Iced Matcha Latte is excellent too.

Kurasu is a short walk from Bugis MRT, near the temples on Waterloo Street, so I often stop by after visiting Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple.

Address: 261 Waterloo Street, #01-24
Hours: Daily, 8:30am–6:30pm
What to order: Iced Cold Brew, Hot White, Iced Matcha Latte

7. Big Short Coffee (Beach Road)

Big Short Coffee is for the coffee nerds, and for anyone who likes a little surprise in their cup.

Its menu is released in seasonal “chapters”, and each one plays with local flavours in unexpected ways. During its summer 2026 chapter, I had a cold brew built around chendol and gula melaka, made with Rwandan single-origin beans, and it tasted like a Singapore dessert in coffee form. Another chapter drink paired espresso with a pulut hitam amazake. It sounds strange. It works.

The Beach Road space is bright, with a high ceiling and bench seating along one side. The menu changes with each chapter, so whatever you try will probably be different from mine. That’s half the fun.

Address: 273 Beach Road, #01-01
What to order: Whatever the current chapter’s signature cold brew is
Big Short Coffee is not halal-certified.

8. % Arabica (Arab Street)

% Arabica is the famous Kyoto coffee brand with the simple little % logo on every cup. The Arab Street café is clean, white and minimal, and the latte art is beautiful enough that you’ll probably take a photo before your first sip.

I like to come here after a morning at Sultan Mosque, sit with a latte, and watch Kampong Glam slowly wake up. The shop also sells a small range of merchandise if you want a souvenir that isn’t a fridge magnet.

It’s not the cheapest coffee on this list, but it’s one of the most peaceful.

Address: 56 Arab Street
What to order: Café Latte

Cafés in Bugis With Great Coffee

Sometimes I don’t just want coffee. I want a place to sit, something sweet on the side, and a reason to stay longer. These are the cafés in Bugis where the coffee comes with something special. For even more café ideas, see my favourite cafés in Bugis.

9. Bloom & Boom (Bugis+)

Bloom & Boom is a hidden café on Level 7 of Bugis+, and it feels like stepping into a little glasshouse full of flowers. The vintage botanical look makes it one of the prettiest places to pause in Bugis, and it rarely feels rushed.

During the day, I come for cake and coffee. The Litchi Rose Cake and Berry Bavarois are light, pretty and not too sweet, and the Coconut Pistachio drink is a lovely change from my usual latte. In the evening, the café turns into a cosy dinner spot with pizzas, pasta and steak.

Address: 201 Victoria Street, #07-04, Bugis+
Hours: Tue–Sun 11am–10pm (closed Monday)
What to order: Litchi Rose Cake ($12.80), Berry Bavarois ($9.80), Coconut Pistachio ($9)

10. Butter Studio (Bugis Junction)

Butter Studio is a homegrown, halal-certified bakery café, and its Bugis Junction outlet is where I go when I want coffee with a proper slice of cake. Everything is baked from scratch using recipes passed down through generations, and you can taste that home-style warmth.

The bake everyone talks about is the Salted Caramel Red Velvet. It’s rich, soft and just salty enough. If you’re hungrier, they also serve brunch, burgers and other desserts made fresh daily.

Address: 200 Victoria Street, #01-61/61A, Bugis Junction
Hours: Daily, 11am–9:30pm
What to order: Salted Caramel Red Velvet with a latte
Butter Studio is halal-certified (certification is renewed yearly, so check in-store).

11. Belle-Ville Pancake Café (Bugis Junction Towers)

Belle-Ville is right outside Bugis MRT. Take the escalator up from the station, and you’ll practically walk into it. It opens at 8am, which makes it a great early stop for coffee with something sweet.

The soufflé pancakes are the star here. They’re tall, wobbly and light, almost like eating a cloud. I like the Chocolate Banana Pancake with a hot latte on a rainy morning.

Address: 230 Victoria Street, #01-01B, Bugis Junction Towers
Hours: Daily from 8am (until 8pm Sun–Thu, 9:30pm Fri–Sat)
What to order: Chocolate Banana Pancake (from $13.20++), latte
Belle-Ville is not halal-certified.

12. Flipper’s (Bugis Junction)

Flipper’s is the other soufflé pancake spot I love in Bugis Junction, and it’s a little more playful than Belle-Ville. Their Kiseki pancakes are thick and fluffy, and the menu goes beyond sweets with savoury plates too.

The Pistachio Dream Dome is my favourite treat right now. If you want something more filling, try their omurice with wagyu hamburg. Order a coffee on the side, and you’ve got a café date sorted.

Address: 200 Victoria Street, #01-97, Bugis Junction
Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri 11am–10pm, Sat 10:30am–10pm, Sun 10:30am–9:30pm
What to order: Pistachio Dream Dome, omurice with wagyu hamburg

13. Nunsaram Korean Dessert Café (Bugis Junction)

When the afternoon heat gets too much, I skip the hot coffee and head to Nunsaram. This Korean dessert café is known for its fluffy bingsu, and it’s one of my favourite cold-drink breaks in Bugis.

The green tea and injeolmi bingsu are both great for sharing, and the café also serves gimbap and Korean ramen if you want something savoury first. Read my full Nunsaram Bugis guide.

Address: 200 Victoria Street, #01-70, Bugis Junction
Hours: Daily, 11am–10pm
What to order: Green Tea Bingsu or Injeolmi Bingsu

14. Ice Lab (Bugis Street)

Ice Lab is a Korean café right on Bugis Street, and it stays open late on weekends. Its menu covers lattes, ades, toast and cake, so it works as a coffee stop as well as a dessert one.

I usually come for the Tiramisu Bingsu, which is basically coffee dessert in its happiest form. If it’s late and you’re hungry, the Cheezy Ramyeon and Rose Tteokbokki hit the spot. See my Ice Lab Bugis guide.

Address: Bugis Street, 164 Rochor Road
Hours: Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11:45pm
What to order: Tiramisu Bingsu ($19), a latte

Old-School Kopi in Bugis

Here’s something I wish someone had told me on my first trip.

The coffee Singaporeans grew up with isn’t served in a paper cup with a name on it. It’s kopi. Thick, sweet, a little smoky, and usually poured into a small cup with a saucer. It costs a fraction of a café latte, and in Bugis, it’s still everywhere if you know where to look.

15. YY Kafei Dian (Beach Road)

YY Kafei Dian is my favourite place for kopi in Bugis. This Hainanese-style coffeeshop has been pouring strong, comforting coffee for years, and the Iced Kopi is famous for a reason.

Pair it with the Kaya Toast Bun, a toasted house-made bun with kaya and a thick slab of butter, and you’ve got the perfect Singapore breakfast for under $5. If you’re hungrier, they also do chicken rice and Hainanese pork chop rice.

It gets busy with office workers in the morning, but the turnover is fast. Share a table, sip slowly and soak in the noise. That’s the experience.

Address: 37 Beach Road, #01-01
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–7pm, Sat–Sun 8am–7pm
What to order: Iced Kopi ($2), Kaya Toast Bun ($1.70)
YY Kafei Dian is not halal-certified.

16. Oriental Kopi (Bugis Junction)

Oriental Kopi is the hugely popular Malaysian kopitiam, and its Bugis Junction outlet was its first in Singapore. The space is more polished than a traditional coffeeshop, but the kopi is properly rich.

I come here when I want kopi with a sit-down meal, usually the signature nasi lemak, and I always take a few egg tarts home. Read my full Oriental Kopi Bugis guide.

Address: 200 Victoria Street, #02-50, Bugis Junction
Hours: Daily, 8am–10pm
What to order: Kopi, signature nasi lemak, egg tarts

17. Treasure Toast (Purvis Street)

Treasure Toast opens at 7am, which makes it one of my favourite early stops. It’s run by the same team behind Bao Er Café, and you can tell they care about getting the classics right.

The Homemade Kaya Butter Toast Set comes with kopi or teh, two soft-boiled eggs and four slices of kaya butter toast. Crack the eggs, add a dash of soy sauce and white pepper, and dip your toast in. It’s simple, and it never gets old.

Address: 23 Purvis Street, #01-01
Hours: Daily, 7am–8:30pm
What to order: Homemade Kaya Butter Toast Set & Soft-Boiled Eggs ($6)
Treasure Toast is not halal-certified.

18. Toast Box & Ya Kun Kaya Toast (Bugis Junction)

If you’re already inside Bugis Junction and want kopi with kaya toast fast, these two local chains are reliable. They won’t surprise you, but they won’t let you down either.

I treat them as my rainy-day kopi stop when I don’t want to leave the air-conditioning. Toast Box is good for a thick toast set and a bowl of noodles, while Ya Kun keeps things simple with its crispy, thin kaya toast. Both open at 7:30am.

Toast Box: 200 Victoria Street, #01-67, Bugis Junction (daily 7:30am–9pm)
Ya Kun Kaya Toast: 200 Victoria Street, #B1-11, Bugis Junction (daily 7:30am–6pm)
What to order: Kopi with a kaya toast set

How I Order Kopi Like a Local

The first time I ordered kopi, I froze at the counter. The menu was a list of words I didn’t understand. If that’s you, here’s the cheat sheet I wish I’d had.

• Kopi: coffee with condensed milk (sweet and creamy)
• Kopi-O: black coffee with sugar
• Kopi-C: coffee with evaporated milk and sugar
• Kopi-O Kosong: black coffee, no sugar
• Siew Dai: less sweet
• Ga Dai: extra sweet
• Peng: iced
• Gao: stronger
• Po: weaker

My go-to order? Kopi-C Siew Dai Peng. Iced coffee with evaporated milk, less sweet. Say it with confidence, and nobody will know it’s your first time.

My Bugis Coffee Walk (A Perfect Slow Morning)

If you have a free morning, this is the route I’d take a friend on.

1. 7:30am: Start with an iced kopi and kaya toast bun at YY Kafei Dian on Beach Road.
2. 9:00am: Walk to Waterloo Street, visit Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, then sit down for a cold brew at Kurasu.
3. 10:30am: Cross over to Kampong Glam, admire Sultan Mosque, and grab a latte at % Arabica on Arab Street.
4. 11:30am: Wander Haji Lane and Bali Lane, then walk down Beach Road for a creative cold brew at Big Short Coffee.
5. Afternoon: Finish with a pour-over and a fresh croissant at Elephant Grounds before heading back to Bugis MRT.

Five cups might be a lot. Pace yourself. Or don’t. I won’t judge.

Best Coffee in Bugis by Mood

• Before 8am: Fore Coffee and Treasure Toast (from 7am), Starbucks, Toast Box, Ya Kun and YY Kafei Dian (from 7:30am)
• To work on a laptop: Starbucks Bugis+
• For specialty coffee: Elephant Grounds, Kurasu or Big Short Coffee
• For something new: the Bugis-exclusive Gesha pour-overs at Luckin Coffee
• Halal-certified: Butter Studio and Paris Baguette at Bugis Junction
• For coffee and something sweet: Belle-Ville, Flipper’s or Bloom & Boom
• With your dog: Elephant Grounds’ outdoor seats
• On a budget: YY Kafei Dian or Luckin Coffee through the app
• For a slow weekend morning: % Arabica, followed by a walk around Kampong Glam

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Starbucks in Bugis?

There are two outlets near Bugis MRT: Starbucks Bugis Junction on the ground floor at #01-106 (7:30am–10pm), and Starbucks Bugis+ on Level 2 at #02-12/13 (7:30am–9pm). They’re connected by the link bridge, so you can easily walk between them.

Is there a Luckin Coffee in Bugis?

Yes. Luckin Coffee opened its 100th Singapore store at Bugis Junction in September 2026. It also serves two Gesha pour-overs that are exclusive to the Bugis store.

Where can I get coffee early in the morning in Bugis?

Fore Coffee at Bugis Junction and Treasure Toast on Purvis Street both open at 7am. Starbucks, Toast Box, Ya Kun and YY Kafei Dian open at 7:30am.

What is the best specialty coffee in Bugis?

My favourites are Elephant Grounds at Guoco Midtown for consistent, well-roasted coffee, Kurasu on Waterloo Street for clean Kyoto-style brews, and Big Short Coffee on Beach Road for creative seasonal drinks.

Are there halal cafés for coffee in Bugis?

Yes. Butter Studio and Paris Baguette at Bugis Junction are both halal-certified and serve coffee alongside cakes and pastries. Halal certification is renewed yearly, so it’s always worth checking the certificate in-store.

Where can I try traditional kopi in Bugis?

Go to YY Kafei Dian on Beach Road for Hainanese-style kopi and kaya buns, Treasure Toast on Purvis Street for a classic kaya toast set, or Oriental Kopi at Bugis Junction for Malaysian-style kopi with nasi lemak.

My Final Note

Coffee in Bugis isn’t just one thing.

It’s a quick Starbucks between shops. A Gesha pour-over in a brand-new Luckin. A Kyoto-style cold brew near the temples. A seasonal cup that tastes like chendol. A soufflé pancake with a latte on a rainy morning. And a two-dollar kopi in a coffeeshop that has been waking this neighbourhood up for years.

My advice? Try one of each. Start your morning with kopi, take your afternoon break in a café, and save your slowest cup for Beach Road or Kampong Glam. That’s how you get to know Bugis, one cup at a time.

And if your coffee turns into breakfast, my Bugis breakfast guide has you covered.